Pausing Point Activity

Front

Who invented a superior steamboat?

Back

Robert Fulton

Front

Did pioneer families have an easy time moving West in covered wagons?

Back

No, it was difficult.

Front

Why did Sequoyah think it was important to put the Cherokee language in writing?

Back

To preserve and share the language.

Front

What were the settlers who moved west for a new life called?

Back

Pioneers

Front

What is the Trail of Tears?

Back

The forced journey of the Cherokee people over hundreds of miles.

Front

What does it mean to be a pioneer?

Back

A person who is among the first to explore or settle a new area.

Front

What was the main purpose of the steamboat invented by Robert Fulton?

Back

To improve transportation on rivers.

Front

What challenges did pioneers face while traveling west?

Back

Harsh weather, rough terrain, and limited supplies.

Front

What was Sequoyah's contribution to the Cherokee people?

Back

He created a written alphabet for the Cherokee language.

Front

What does 'forced removal' refer to in the context of the Cherokee people?

Back

The government forced them to leave their lands.